STS Historical Development Flashcards
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derived from the Latin word “scienta” meaning knowledge
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Science
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latin word of science
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scienta
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scienta means
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knowledge
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any systematic knowledge or practice
system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method
a systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation
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science
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the process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation
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scientific method
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– basic process on how information is gathered in Science through the use of our physical senses
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observation
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logical and plausible explanation of certain facts or observations and provides a basis for experimentation
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hypothesis
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systematic tests that are carried out to test the hypothesis
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experiments
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well-established hypothesis, it is an explanation of the general principles of certain phenomena with considerable evidence or facts to support it
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theory
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also known as a model, as it provides explanation to a natural phenomenon
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theory
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statement of natural phenomena to which no exception are known under given conditions
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law
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not an explanation but it is an absolute truth and is usually stated in a mathematical expression
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law
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the human attempt to understand the natural world, with or without concern for practical uses of that knowledge
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science
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example of natural world
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volcanoes
gravity
atoms
plants
metals
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tries to discover facts and relationships and then tries to create theories that make sense of these facts and relationships
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science
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– is a way of learning about the natural world
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science
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includes all the knowledge gained from exploring the natural world
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science
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- four main fields/branches of science
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natural/pure sciences
formal sciences
social sciences
applied sciences
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seek to study or physical world mainly through rigid experimentation where controlled variables are set-up to determine measurable results
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natural/pure science
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and is subdivided into: physical science, earth science, life science
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natural/pure science
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also known as hard sciences due a high degree of control, objectivity, accuracy, and reproducibility of results in involved in the course of the study
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natural science
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study of non-living components of our natural world (matter and energy)
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physical science
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study of matter and energy and their interactions
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physics
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study of motion
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mechanics
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study of heat and related forms of energy
thermodynamics
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study of light
optics
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study of the relationship between electrical and magnetic forces
electromagnetism
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study of the structure, composition, properties, and changes that matter undergoes
chemistry
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study of carbon containing compounds
organic chemistry
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study of elements and compound other than organic in nature
inorganic chemistry
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study of the chemistry of living organisms
biochemistry
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study of quantitative and qualitative information of matter
analytical chemistry
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study of how matter behaves on atomic molecular level and the process by which chemical reactions occur
physical chemistry
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study of physical components of the earth
earth science
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has three branches: hydrology, geology, meteorology
physical science
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science that encompasses the occurrence, distribution, movement, and properties of the waters of the earth and their relationship with the environment within each phase of the hydrological cycle
hydrology
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study of the Earth, the materials of which it made, the structure of these materials, and process acting upon them
geology
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a science that deals with the atmosphere and it’s phenomena especially with weather and weather forecasting
meteorology
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– study of celestial objects (like stars, planets, galaxies, and comets) in the universe
space science or astronomy
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study of the living components of our natural world, being Biology as its centerpiece
life science
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deals with the study of the origin, structure, function, growth, metabolism, distribution, and classification of all living organisms
biology
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* three major divisions of biology:
zoology
botany
microbiology
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study of all animals
zoology
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study of all plants
botany
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study of minute organisms that are very small and cannot be seen by the naked human eye (called microbes)
microbiology
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examples include: bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, microalgae
microorganisms
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study of how hereditary characteristics (traits) in an individual are transmitted from generation to generation
genetics
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study of the parts and functions of living organisms
physiology
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study of classification of living organisms
taxonomy
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study of the biological function at a molecular level
molecular biology
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consist of disciplines that deal with formal theoretical systems
formal science
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concepts being studied are pure abstract in nature and do not have physical manifestations
concern of this is the interference of theorems from axioms that are based on the set of rules
formal science
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include the following: mathematics, statistics, logic, theoretical computer science, information theory
formal science
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it is said to be the language of Science because quantitative scientific concepts are expressed in mathematical form
mathematics
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science of numbers and their operations interrelations, combinations, and generalization
mathematics
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specific branch of Mathematics that deals with collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of voluminous numerical data
statistics
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– used in making sense of masses of quantitative data, judging the significance of experimental results and validity of hypothesis
statistical analysis
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deals with the principles and criteria of validity and inference and demonstration
logic
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interdisciplinary field of study between Mathematics and Computer Science geared toward understanding the nature of computations in order to come up with more effective and efficient ways of computing
theoretical computer science
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branch of Mathematics that overlaps with many various fields of applied sciences and even social sciences whose aim is to discover and explore mathematical laws that govern data behavior as it encoded, stored, transmitted, or retrieved.
information theory
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study of human beings and human society including the various social institution within our society
social science
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Known as soft sciences, because they deal with the study of human behaviors, feelings, thoughts, actions, and interactions where it is often challenging to control all variables that may influence the results of the study
social science
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* Branches of social science include:
o Psychology
o Sociology
o History
o Anthropology
o Geography
o Economics
o Philosophy
o Political science
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include medicine and engineering
applied science
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allied health sciences (nursing, medical technology, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiologic technology)
medicine
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civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, electronics
engineering
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– application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes especially in the industry
technology
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o Machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge
technology
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o Science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools
technology
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o Use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications
technology
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o Systematic application of scientific or other organized knowledge to practical tasks
technology
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human attempt to change the world, by creating products that can help people
technology
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o A human activity involved with the making and using of material artifacts
o As a human activity, technology is on some level as art, politics, economics and the like
o Involves tools, techniques, and procedures for putting the findings of science to practical use
technology
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greek word for technology
techne
logia
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means art, skill, craft
techne
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means study, discourse
logia
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process of gathering and storing data to be used in various forms
information technology
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process of giving or exchanging information
communication technology
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transforms living things into products or new forms of life
biotechnology
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produces plants and animals for food, fiber, and fuel
agricultural technology
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creates tools to treat disease and injury
medical technology
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creates tools to minimize the effect of technology on the development of living things
environmental technology
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manufacturing of physical goods on an assembly line and the construction of structures on a job site
production technology
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manufacturing of physical goods on an assembly line and the construction of structures on a job site
manufacturing technology
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builds structures that support loads and protect us from the environment
construction technology
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develops materials with outstanding combinations of mechanical, chemical, and electrical properties
materials technology
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provides a way for people, animals, products, and materials to be moved from one location to another
transportation technology
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develops more efficient ways to use renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
energy and power technology
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manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular level
nanotechnology
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* According to whom, technology cannot be limited to application of pure science alone, and can be divided into:
o Material
o Conceptual
o Social
o General
Mario Bunge
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covers the areas of physical, chemical, biological, and biochemical technology
material
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physical material include (3)
civil
electrical
electronic
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is responsible for the solution to problems, invention and maintenance of structural works, infrastructure and architectures
civil engineering
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Its focus is on the creation of tools and construction methods for the facilitation and improvement of houses and buildings
civil engineering
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is responsible for solving problems, invention and maintenance of electrical works. Mainly, it is to stimulate the technological growth with respect to electrical plants and all available resources that improve the saving and consumption of energy.
electrical engineering
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is responsible for ensuring the evolution of electronic resources that improve the aspects of telecommunications, sending and receiving data and the like, in order to develop new technologies
electronics engineering
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include inorganic and organic
chemical
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it is the science that studies the chemical elements that do not have atoms of carbon and hydrogen.
inorganic
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It is possible to create glass, windows, televisions, screens, ceramics, household utensils, industrial utensils and even the fiber optic cable that is nowadays used to establish the fastest internet connections.
what kind of chemical technology
inorganic
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studies those carbon compounds that can be useful in technological applications that promote social and evolution
organic
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Through ____ chemistry you can create tools based on graphite or diamond, such as pencil or scalpel; Both very useful tools.
organic
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also focuses on the creation of alcohols, which are indispensable disinfectants in the health sector
what kind of chemisty
organic
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includes pharmacology, bromatology
what kind of technology
biological
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- is the science that studies the interaction of drugs with humans. In this way, it helps to prevent and fight diseases within the nuclei of society
pharmacology
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the science that studies food, its manufacture, distribution, consumption and conservation
bromatology
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is responsible for qualitatively analyzing food and offering courses of action to improve nutrition, prevent intoxication and determine quality control
bromatology
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includes agronomy, medicine, and bioengineering
what kind of technology
biochemical
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evaluates the processes of growing and harvesting fruits vegetables and vegetables, improves processing and converts agricultural products into food
agronomy
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it is the science of establishing a diagnosis, trying to cure someone who is sick and avoiding death, it is the science of establishing a diagnosis, trying to cure someone who is sick and avoiding death,
medicine
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it is the branch that seeks to design and create useful tools to combat human health problems
bioengineering
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technology that includes computing
conceptual
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is the automation of the processes of sending and receiving information. It is derived from the words information and automatic that refer to the set of information technologies through which a device can store information and share it without intervention or with the intervention of a human being.
computer science
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includes psychology, physosociology,, sociology, economigs, and military arts
social
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- it is the science that studies mental disorders, how to prevent them, how to face them and offers rehabilitation to people with problems of autonomy and adaptation.
psychiatry
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it is the science that acts on learning, especially in children, to form adults with education and training, not academic, but moral values and principles that allow the development of humanity
pedagogy
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- it is the science that stimulates the use and creation of tools to help the worker to be more efficient
industrial psychology
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refers to the study of the market and the factors implicit in it. Helps develop skills as a buyer and seller
commercial psychology
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science that studies the behavior of a society, it is the analysis of cultural trends that promote the establishment of behaviors within a specific environment
sociology
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social science in charge of the study of politics and its interaction with society
politology
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promote business management, marketing, accounting, marketing and entrepreneurship, giving the human being a financial development
administration sciences
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it is the science that teaches to avoid conflicts with diplomacy or to face in an armed conflict with strategies that allow to obtain the victory
military science
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s a study methodology whereby irregularities, sets and generalities are observed differently than traditional science. The purpose of this is to create tools that empower other divisions of scholarship in investigative processes.
systems theory
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* Interconnections between science and technology:
o Science explores for the purpose of knowing while technology explores for the purpose of something useful from that knowledge
o Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific breakthroughs
o Without technology, some science experiments would not be possible
o Without science, technology would not proceed
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group of people involved in persistent social interaction or large social groups sharing the same geographical or social territory typically subject to political authority and dominant cultural expectations
society
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o Benefits from science and technology
o User of technology
society
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– account of mankind’s curiosity, need to survive and resilience to change
history of science and technology
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prehistory include
paleolithic
neolithic
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history include
ancient age
medieval age
modern age
contemporary age
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where the earliest roots of “science” were founded
egypt and mesopotamia
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civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia are important for the foundation of the scientific traditions of these people
greek and romans
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scientific areas include astronomy, medicine, and mathematics
greek and romans
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became an inspiration for the original alphabet that was most like alphabets including the Latin alphabet
hieroglyphs
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Egyptians tried to reconcile these cycles, also establishing 365-day year and 24 hours a day
solar and lunar cycles
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become interested in celestial phenomena because of their apparent regularity and their celestial motion
egyptian astrologers
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identify the planets with their gods, and was later adapted and developed in Greek astrology
babylonians
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o Also created non-mathematical diaries, almanacs, and numerical planetary tables
o Extensively studied lunar eclipses due to their fascination with the moon
babylonians
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tablet that lists down the eclipses between 518 and 465, mentioning the death of King Xerxes
babylonian tablet
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– believed that diseases were mainly due to an invasion of body by evil spirits
egyptians
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has a touch of astrology, and the use of pharmacological remedies was widespread but its effectiveness was believed to be dependent on ritual conditions
babylonian medicine
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Egyptian medical document containing remedies for several diseases and wounds including tumors, headaches, burns, abscess, and bad breath
ebers papyrus
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tools of Babylonians that include bronze lancelets, metal tubes used to blow remedies into bodily holes (orifices)
surgical instruments
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- excelled in geometry and had developed a number system that was decimal in character, employing different symbols for each power of 10
egyptians
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Babylonians developed this system in mathematics
sexagesimal (base 60)
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o Did not study genuine algebra but arithmetic operations were used to solve problems for which we today can solve using quadratic equationsA
sexagesimal
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covers a wide array of practices and theories that do not resemble modern science
greek science
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earliest Greek philosophers and cosmologists (3)
Thales
Anaximander
Anaximenes
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trio of greek philosophers and cosmologist that relied on reasoning to explain nature, rather than observation, their arguments variably weak and cannot be proven
Thaleas
Anaximander
Anaximenes
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Greek developed conceptual models during this era
Pre-Socratic Area
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o Characterized by mixed metaphysical and physical speculations
Pre-Socratic Area
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basic assumption is that the universe is geocentric and geostatic and the cosmos are these
Finite
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search for general, eternal principles
Metaphysics
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logical, causal explanation of phenomena
Physical
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highlighted by their form of governance where there is rapid development in science and technology that time
Golden Age of Athens
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Romans are known for this, hence the beginning of senate and congress in a democratic form of government
Forums
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most influential philosopher, a lover of wisdom and laid the groundwork for western philosophy
Socrates
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o Known for a process of gradual questioning, coined as the “socratic method”, it may now be known as deductive questioning
Socrates
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accepted reality as it appeared, accepted the idea of change
Aristotle
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o Emphasized natural philosophy based on observation and systemic logic
o He was Socrates’ pupil, continued deductive questioning and introduced the scientific method
o Disproved the idea that the earth is flat
o Founded the Lyceum, hence the early beginnings of formal school
Aristotle
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Greek-Roman astronomer, mathematician, geographer, astrologer, and poet
Ptolemy
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o Created a geocentric model
Ptolemy
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– early part of this was characterized by fall of the Roman empire, invasions, and mass migrations, thus a decline in population and counter urbanization
middle age
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o This era was sometimes called as the “Dark Age of Science” because scientific and philosophical thoughts collapsed
middle age
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o However, there are still philosophers who became beacons of light during the Dark Age of Science
middle age
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began after 1000, the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovations allowed trade to flourish
high middle age
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marked by difficulties and calamities including famine, plague, and war, which significantly diminished the population of Europe
late middle age
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ended massive scientific change in Europe, and it was estimated that one third of European population died during the first wave of this plague
black death
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was a mathematician who could read Greek and used Ptolemy’s data to plot the orbits of the planets
Nicolas Copernicus
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o Wrote the De revolutionibus orbium (1543) coelestium and claimed “In the center of it all rests the Sun” which overthrew the hierarchy of the ancient and medieval cosmos
Nicolas Copernicus
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father of Scientific revolution, wrote Novum organon (1620) to describe Baconian method of science
Francis Bacon
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o Developed the scientific method using induction of data from experiments. He put emphasis on practical and useful knowledge, thus he encouraged the discovery of laws of science rather than using logic based deductive arguments.
Francis Bacon
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during his time is the “game changer” of Astronomy
Galileo Galilei
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o invented the telescope, saw sunspots, phases of Venus, Lunar craters, Moons of Jupiter, and saw that Milky Way is made of stars
Galileo Galilei
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o wrote the Dialogo (1632) in Italian for the public, compared the Ptolemaic system unfavorably over the Copernican Model
o studied the math of motion, pendulum, falling objects, and projectiles
Galileo Galilei
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is a French Mathematician and Philosopher, father of modern western philosophy
Rene Descartes
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o He abandoned scholastic Aristotelianism and became the first modern version of mind-body dualism.
o He promoted science grounded in observation and experiment, created Cartesian view of the Universe – a mechanistic view of nature, and coined term “molecule
Rene Descartes
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wrote the Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathe-matica in 1667
Isaac Newton
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o studied terrestrial and celestial mechanics using Euclidean theorems and his calculus. His work in dynamics, alchemy and theology are well-known.
Isaac Newton
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o Formulated the Theory of Light, Theory of Motion, and Theory of Gravity
Isaac Newton
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brought decisive steps towards modern science, which accelerated during the 18th century
17th century
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brought decisive steps towards modern science, which accelerated during the 18th century
Charles Darwin
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o Best known for its contributions to the science of evolution
o Wrote the Theory of the Origin of Species
o Proposed that all species have evolved over time from a simple single organism
o Also introduced the theory of natural selection, whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring
Charles Darwin
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in an American astronomer who discovered other galaxies profoundly changing the way we look at the universe
Edwin Hubble
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o Proposed Hubble’s law and explained that universe was expanding and that galaxies move away from the Milky Way, at a speed directly proportionate to the distance from it
Edwin Hubble
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o Most influential astronomers since the times of Galileo, Kepler, and Newton
Edwin Hubble
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is a German theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein
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o Developed the theory of relativity whereby proposing the famous equation in the conversion of mass to energy
Albert Einstein
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English theoretical physicist and cosmologist
Stephen Hawking
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o Author and director of research at the center for theoretical cosmology within university of Cambridge
o Known for his written works about black hole, the big bang theory, and artificial intelligence
Stephen Hawking
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is a movement about enlightenment, and it was initiated during the 17th century where people are more driven by the new discoveries in science and technology and cultural relativism resulting from the explorations.
Intellectual Revolution
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caused the paradigm shift of how the earth and sun were placed in the heavens/universe. It is the idea that rejected the Ptolemaic model (earth is the center of the solar system) and proved the heliocentric model (the sun is the center of the solar system having the earth revolving around it.
Copernican revolution
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- has brought a great impact on how people approach biology forever. This revolution provided a different than the "theory of creation". The Darwinian revolution started when Charles Darwin published his book "the origin of species" that emphasizes that humans are the result of evolution
Darwinian revolution
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has changed Psychology and Psychiatry with the "Freudian Theory of Personality". It states that human development contributes to his/her personality. His "psychoanalysis” is the process for achieving proper functioning if a human does not complete his/her developmental stage
Freudian Revolution
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- has been the era in which technology has been prevalent. It is also known as the computer age that has brought so much change to how we are living today.
information revolution
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- has contributed a lot of ideas or discoveries for archaeology. The temples and pyramids left a lot about architecture that leads us to study more of it.
mesorevolution
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- itself taught us about freedom and independent nationhood along the improvement brought by it internally.
asian revolution
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were a product of the development and growth of individual nationalism, imperialism, for the efforts to westernize and modernize Middle Eastern societies, and to push the declining power of the Ottoman Empire in the Arab region
middle east revolution
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the fight against colonialism and imperialism in Africa.
african revolution
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common term for describing the wide-scale dispersal of the new automation, mechanics, or applied science
wave of technology
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– hard to predict yet often leave an indelible impact on a particular aspect of culture, industry, and medicine
technological waves
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before agriculture, mankind obtained food for survival through hunting for animals, fishing, or gathering
pre-agriculture
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before agriculture, mankind obtained food for survival through hunting for animals, fishing, or gathering
agricultural revolution
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o Instead of following herds’ migration patterns, mankind domesticated animals for their purpose. Man discovered irrigation techniques, selective breeding, and proved that agriculture is more productive than hunting.
o The new knowledge, techniques, and practices of agriculture provided them with larger and steadier supplies of food. An increase in agricultural production means wealth to the landlords. Wealth became synonymous with power, hence the feudal system of the society.
agricultural revolution
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started when mankind started using machines to do their work. From hand production methods to machines, new chemical manufacturing, and iron production processes, the increasing use of steam power and waterpower, the development of machine tools, and the rise of the mechanized factory system.
industrial revolution
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happened when man started to mass-produce using machines,
what wave of industrial revolution
first sure
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men invented the steam engine whereby hasten the mass-production, improved the mode of transportation of people and farm-produce
what surge of industrial revolution
second surge
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electricity was discovered that dramatically “light up” the world
what surge of industrial revolution
third surge
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also known as the computer age, primarily began when the Computer was invented. It can also be divided into surges
age of information
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development of computers which can store digital information whereby saving time and office space
what surge of age of information
first surge
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invention of transistors changes the way mankind gets information
what surge of age of information
second surge
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development of the internet where access to information become quicker and easier
what surge of age of information
third surge
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change with the computerization of production line
travel and manufacturing
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improved production and knowledge sharing
telecommunication
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Alexander Fleming was a Scottish bacteriologist who was known for his discovery of penicillin
T/F
True
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Eight-hour work days, improved safety measures, and the outlawing of child labor were all accomplishments fought for by?
Labor Unions
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A European, Roger Bacon was credited with the invention of gunpowder, a mixture of potassium or sodium nitrate, sulfur and charcoal, however, it is now known that the Chinese developed and used gunpowder at a much earlier date than the Europeans
T/F
true
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What have the French ever done for us? Choose which of these was not invented by a Frenchman
Badminton
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During industrialization, a problem for poor working class was that the drinking water is ___?
contaminated
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The abacus was invented in China
T/F
False
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During the industrial revolution cities grew by the millions due to:
promise of available employment
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What have the Romans ever done for us? Choose which of these was not invented by the Romans
sunblock
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Which sector of society benefited most from the industrial revolution?
middle class
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The invention of paper was credited to Cai Lun, in China around 105 A.D.
T/F
False
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Which of the following was a factor which allowed for the development of mass production
the specialization of workers in a single step of manufacturing process
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What was one effect of the mechanization of agriculture
fewer farmers were needed to grow food
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What changed as a result of the industrial revolution
people moved from small farms to town and cities
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Which of the following was not a result of the industrial revolution?
a decrease in child labor
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Where did the industrial revolution begin?
England
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
real-word concrete actions and reflections
knowledge age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
computer as a tool for learning
knowledge age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
classroom bounded communication
industrial age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
collaborative activities
knowledge age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
computer as a subject of study
industrial age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
creative diversity
knowledge age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
time-slotted rigidly scheduled learning
industrial age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
theoretical abstract principles and survey
industrial age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
performance assessed by experts, mentors, and peers
knowledge age
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Classify the following learning practices whether they are in the industrial age or in knowledge age
conform to norm
industrial age
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During the enclosure movement in England, feudal lords ____
took away land from people who could not prove ownership
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What have the english ever done for us? They invented three of these four things. Identify which of these an Englishman had nothing to do with
Rubik’s cube
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The Chinese, Sumerians, Egyptians were the first to use the potter’s wheel
True
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Around 1200 B.C., iron was first smelted and worked somewhere in the Greece
False
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How did transport change during the industrial revolution?
involved the development of canals
used steam technology
become more expensive
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n 1775, in Birmingham, England, Matther Boulton and James Watt entered into partnership to manufacture industrial versions of a pendulum clock, that made the Industrial Revolution possible.
T/F
False
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The American car maker Henry Ford was the first large-scale manufacturer to use____
assembly line of production
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An English scientist is credited as having invented the World Wide Web in 19th century
T/F
False
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In 1687, the “Principia” was first published by which scientist?
Isaac Newton
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What were illegal at the start of the Industrial Revolution, but due to the invention of the cotton gin, workers initiate reforms?
Labor Unions
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It is a practical application of knowledge in a particular area and a capability given by the practical application of knowledge.
Technology
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It is a practical application of knowledge in a particular area and a capability given by the practical application of knowledge.
Concept of pi
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What have the Belgians ever done for us? They were responsible for all of these except one, which one?
dynamite
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Effects of industrialization included which of the following?
rapid urbanization
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It is the time where all humans were hunter gatherers
stone age
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Paper money was first developed in China
T/F
true
253
which ancient philosopher is credited with describing the geocentric theory of the universe
ptolemy
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the invention of machine tools that could create part after the part after part of the same size and shape allowed for the use of ___
interchangeable parts
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Charles Darwin notice the discrepancy between the development of different species of which species?
finches
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Workers housing during the industrial revolution was:
unhygienic and crowded
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Which of the following does not describe the work condition of being a miner during the industrial revolution?
safety equipments were provided
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Bernard Courtois was a French chemist who was best remembered for his discovery of chlorine.
T/F
True
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The words “I think, therefore I am” is from which philosopher/mathematicians thoughts?
Rene Descartes
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What have the Chinese ever done to us? They invented or developed all of these things, except one
Latitude and Longitude
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It refers to the endless cycle of codependence, co-influence, co-production of technology and society upon the other
Science, Technology, and Society
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What have Egyptians ever done for us? Pick from this list the thing that cannot be traced back to ancient Egypt.
Popcorn
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Einstein’s general theory of relativity was published first before the special theory of relativity
False
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They are the inventors of simple machines such as ramp and lever to aid construction processes
Egpytians
265
How did a few large companies come to dominate industrial economies by the late 1800s?
By buying smaller companies or driving them out of business
266
The Romans used the abacus for counting purposes
T/F
True
267
Which civilization developed the following: seismological detectors, matches, papers, sliding calipers, and wheel borrow.
chinese
268
What have the Americans ever done for us? The invention of three of these objects is credited to Americans. Choose the one that isn’t
banknotes
